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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salcedo comes to the ring accompanied by Remember my NAME!. Hetfield has chosen Harvester of Sorrow as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salcedo ducks under a wild hook from Hetfield.
Salcedo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hetfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hetfield tries to bum rush Salcedo with a series of wild strikes but Salcedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salcedo misses the shot to the body.
Hetfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salcedo throws a leg kick
and Hetfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Hetfield works Salcedo's body with a nice hook.
Hetfield misses with a double jab.
Hetfield defending well as Salcedo loads up on a big left hand.
Salcedo throws an overhand right that lands on Hetfield's shoulder, as Hetfield tries to avoid the shot.
Salcedo takes a swing at Hetfield's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Hetfield.
Hetfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hetfield with a nice cross.
Salcedo tries for a takedown but Hetfield circles away easily
and Hetfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hetfield.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hetfield. Salcedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salcedo tries to bum rush Hetfield with a series of wild strikes but Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hetfield misses with a hook. Salcedo ducked under it nicely.
Salcedo tries for a takedown but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hetfield scores with a three punch combo!
Salcedo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hetfield moves away.
Hetfield looks to throw the jab but Salcedo is out of range.
Salcedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salcedo takes a swing at Hetfield's ribcage but misses.
Salcedo is looking to clinch.
Hetfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salcedo.
Hetfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hetfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield clinches up with Salcedo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Salcedo tries for a takedown but Hetfield manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Salcedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hetfield throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salcedo misses with a punch to the body.
Salcedo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salcedo.
Salcedo tries to break free but Hetfield pushes him back against the ropes.
Salcedo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salcedo misses with some punches.
Salcedo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hetfield lands a jab to the head.
Hetfield connects with a crisp jab.
Hetfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salcedo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Hetfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Salcedo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salcedo lands a body shot.
Salcedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Salcedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hetfield just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Salcedo.
Salcedo throws an off balance right hand
and Hetfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Hetfield moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salcedo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hetfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Salcedo tries a low kick but Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Oscar Salcedo has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo looks for a takedown but Hetfield sprawls well.
Salcedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
Salcedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hetfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Salcedo.
Salcedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hetfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Salcedo misses with a wild body shot.
Hetfield tries to keep at a distance but Salcedo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salcedo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hetfield has Salcedo pressed against the ropes, preventing Salcedo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salcedo blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield tries to land a knee to the head but Salcedo blocks with his arms.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Salcedo as the two fighters clinch.
Salcedo digs a right hand into Hetfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hetfield's gas tank.
Hetfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salcedo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Salcedo as the two fighters clinch.
Hetfield looks gassed!
Salcedo can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Salcedo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hetfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salcedo has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
Salcedo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salcedo misses with a punch to the body.
Salcedo lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salcedo dodges an elbow strike from Hetfield.
Salcedo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hetfield's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Salcedo tries a body shot but Hetfield blocks it.
Salcedo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hetfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salcedo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Salcedo.
Salcedo is trying to break the clinch but Hetfield is controlling him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo is trying to drag Hetfield to the mat but Hetfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Salcedo breaks from the clinch.
Salcedo tries to bum rush Hetfield with a series of wild strikes but Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Salcedo.
Hetfield jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hetfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salcedo in his tracks.
Hetfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salcedo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salcedo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hetfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salcedo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salcedo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salcedo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hetfield moves away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salcedo throws a series of punches but Hetfield moves out of range.
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salcedo.
Nice uppercut lands for Hetfield. That snapped Salcedo's head back.
Salcedo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hetfield.
Hetfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salcedo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salcedo lands with an uppercut that bounces Hetfield off the ropes and back into rage.
Hetfield tries to clinch up but Salcedo circles away and keeps his distance.
Salcedo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salcedo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hetfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salcedo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hetfield moves into the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hetfield has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salcedo lands a shoulder strike.
Salcedo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield is pressed up against the ropes. Salcedo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hetfield down to the mat. Hetfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salcedo misses with a low kick.
Salcedo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salcedo.
Hetfield lands with a nice combination. Salcedo backs away looking to recover.
Hetfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hetfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salcedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hetfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Salcedo.
Hetfield is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Salcedo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Salcedo tries to land a front kick but Hetfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Salcedo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hetfield under the eye.
Hetfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salcedo.
Hetfield lands a lovely overhand right.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hetfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Salcedo dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Hetfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salcedo misses with a double jab.
Salcedo is looking to wear down Hetfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hetfield misses with the combination.
Salcedo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salcedo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salcedo throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salcedo connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Salcedo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Salcedo's cut.
That's time! Salcedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Salcedo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hetfield on the side of the head.
Salcedo defending well as Hetfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hetfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salcedo manages to avoid it.
Salcedo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salcedo connects with a nice looking jab.
Hetfield with a nice cross.
Salcedo ducks under a wild hook from Hetfield.
Hetfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salcedo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Salcedo coming out on top.
Hetfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Hetfield is breathing heavily.
Salcedo misses with the combination.
Salcedo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Hetfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salcedo throws a one two combo.
Salcedo thuds his right hand into Hetfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Hetfield misses.
James Hetfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salcedo throws a hook but Hetfield avoids it easily.
Hetfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salcedo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hetfield counters with a series of strikes. Salcedo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hetfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hetfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salcedo is out of range.
Salcedo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hetfield tries to avoid it but Salcedo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hetfield to the ground. Hetfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hetfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salcedo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hetfield throws out the jab.
Salcedo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Salcedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Salcedo misses.
Hetfield connects with a right hand. Salcedo shakes it off.
Salcedo swings for the body but Hetfield moves out of range.
No joy there for Hetfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salcedo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salcedo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hetfield clinches up with Salcedo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Salcedo pushes Hetfield back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oscar Salcedo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salcedo blocks the elbow strike.
Salcedo lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Hetfield pushes off an throws an elbow but Salcedo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Salcedo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Salcedo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salcedo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Salcedo takes an elbow to the temple.
Salcedo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salcedo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hetfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Salcedo working for a choke but Hetfield reverses nicely into Salcedo 's guard.
Hetfield stops Salcedo from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield is looking to stand up but Salcedo won't let him.
Salcedo is trying to control the position but Hetfield postures up.
Hetfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Hetfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salcedo misses with a wild combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Salcedo moves out of range.
Oscar Salcedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salcedo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hetfield but Hetfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hetfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oscar Salcedo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salcedo.
Hetfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Salcedo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salcedo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salcedo.
Good shot there by Hetfield.
Hetfield is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Salcedo lands with a shot to the body.
Hetfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salcedo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcedo lands with a good body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo gets a clinch.
Salcedo is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hetfield can't fight it off and eventually Salcedo manages to take the fight to the floor. Hetfield looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salcedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hetfield is keeping the position for now.
Salcedo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hetfield dives on top into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salcedo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hetfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield dodges the punch combination from Salcedo.
Salcedo dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Salcedo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hetfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Hetfield throws a hook but Salcedo blocks it.
Salcedo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hetfield defending well as Salcedo loads up on a big left hand.
Salcedo is looking to clinch but Hetfield is avoiding it.
Salcedo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salcedo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salcedo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to clinch up but Hetfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Salcedo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hetfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salcedo is in Hetfield's guard.
Salcedo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salcedo looking to sit in guard and control but Hetfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salcedo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hetfield puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Salcedo trying to control but Hetfield postures up.
Hetfield decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hetfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salcedo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salcedo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salcedo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Salcedo looks for a takedown but Hetfield sprawls well.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcedo misses with a looping left.
Salcedo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hetfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salcedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hetfield.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Salcedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salcedo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Oscar Salcedo!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Oscar Salcedo!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Oscar Salcedo!
Oscar Salcedo wins by unanimous decision!
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